Section: Human Geography

7) Which shape most easily fosters the establishment of effective internal communications for a smaller state?

1. compact
2. elongated
3. fragmented
4. prorupted

A compact shaped state is small and centralized. This type of state is the simplest to manage, since the government is close to all portions of the state. The compact form helps to keep the country together by making communications easier within it. In addition, compact states are much easier to defend than states of other shapes. However, compact states are primarily small in size, and therefore may not have as many natural resources as larger states have.